vagabonds
/ˈvæɡəˌbɒndz/
NOUN
1. People who wander without a permanent home
People who move from place to place without having a fixed dwelling or permanent residence, often without regular means of livelihood.
1.1. Homeless or unsettled wanderers
People who have no permanent home and travel or live from place to place, often relying on temporary shelter or irregular means of support.
Synonyms
- vagrants
- hobos
- hoboes
- tramps
- bums
- drifters
- derelicts
- transients
- bindle stiffs
- mendicants
- beggars
- panhandlers
- waifs
- ragamuffins
- swaggies
- swagmen
- urchins
Antonyms
- residents
- inhabitants
- dwellers
- denizens
- settlers
- habitants
Examples
- The city square bustled with colorful performers and vagabonds showcasing their unique talents.
- The old tavern was a favorite haunt for the local vagabonds, who found refuge in its welcoming atmosphere.
Related Words
- indigents
- paupers
- down-and-outers
- down-and-outs
- clochards
- cadgers
- schnorrers
- spongers
- loafers
- idlers
- have-nots
1.2. Travelers and roaming adventurers
People who travel from place to place without a definite destination or fixed duration, often seeking adventure, exploration, or new experiences.
Synonyms
- wanderers
- roamers
- rovers
- nomads
- travelers
- travellers
- wayfarers
- birds of passage
- sojourners
- migrants
- sightseers
- tourists
- explorers
- pilgrims
- rambers
- ramblers
- gadabouts
- knockabouts
Antonyms
- homebodies
- residents
- dwellers
- inhabitants
- settlers
Examples
- As the sun set, a group of adventurous vagabonds gathered around the campfire to share stories.
- Through the misty morning, the harbor echoed with the songs of wandering vagabonds seeking passage on ships.
- In the market, traders haggled with a band of vagabonds over exotic goods from distant lands.
Related Words
- pathfinders
- pioneers
- trekkers
- wayfaring
- itinerants
- peripatetics
- journeyers